Author: tamarind
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Invite In Style – The Ultimate Wedding Invite Guide
As weddings are becoming the grandest affairs in one’s life, why should the wedding invite be behind? Wedding cards give the first impression about an event, setting the tone for what’s about to come. So their selection becomes utmost important in weddings. A memorable wedding invite is treasured by family members as a memento of the occasion.…
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Bridal Saree: Changing Trends in Wedding Sarees
Someone rightly said, “A saree is a work of art on the Indian bride.” What you wear defines you, especially on your wedding day. A bride gives a great deal of thought into what she would wear on her big day. Saree is the most favorite option for the Indian bride. It is elegant and…
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10 Strange Wedding Rituals From Around The World
Each country you visit will have a different wedding tradition from yours. Any celebration, most of all, weddings, where ceremonies vary greatly within religion, community and social class, culminates many types of strange rituals. While most weddings are simple affairs involving a small-scale celebration and rituals, with an exchange of vows, some regions practice quite…
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7 Wedding Bloopers To Watch Out For!
Wedding bloopers are those mistakes you can make when planning the perfect wedding. A wedding event, even though joyful and celebratory, can be a tense affair. But despite all the apprehensions one may have, getting married is actually an easy thing to do. If you have found out the love of your life, then set…
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All About the Vidai Ceremony
Vidai ceremony is a ceremony native to India. This very special ceremony holds a sentimental place in the hearts of the bride’s family. In Indian marriages, the pre-wedding days are full of activities, friends and family making merry all around. It is a whirlwind of ceremonies, rituals and emotions running high. While on one hand, there…
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What Do The 7 Vows Of Indian Marriage Stand For?
Hindu weddings have a lot of customs and rituals that symbolise a happy married life. The 7 vows exchanged during the wedding ritual represent the seven promises that the bride and groom make to each other. In Hindu weddings, a sacred fire (the symbol of God Agni) is created with wooden sticks and ghee. The couple recites…
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The Complete Jewellery Set for a Kerala Hindu Wedding
Photo Courtesy – Malabar Gold Kerala is not only famous for its scenic beauty, but also for the gorgeous bridal jewellery at Hindu weddings. Even though the wedding gets over in a blink of an eye (the ritual only involves tying the thaali), the jewellery lasts generations! The most spectacular aspect of a Keralite bride…
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Legal Assistance in Weddings
Marriages have many legal implications. To legally marry in India is quite a long process for a foreigner. An Non-Resident Indian (NRI), a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or a citizen of another country can either marry through a religious or a civil marriage ceremony. Religious Marriage Ceremonies A religious marriage ceremony is usually a legal…
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Bollywood-Inspired Hairstyles For Your Wedding Day
A would-be bride might be dreaming to style like Aishwarya Rai or Kareena Kapoor on your D-day. You cannot afford exclusive latest lehenga designs by Bollywood designers or exquisite jewellery as worn by Kareena Kapoor on her D-day. But Bollywood-inspired hairstyles are surely something you can adorn with no additional costs. Indian bridal hairstyles are essentially traditional…
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15 Important Things To Complete Before The Wedding Day
The date is set and the wedding day is fast approaching. You are nervous, excited and going about with jitters. It’s almost the moment of reckoning and you are sure you have everything reined in nice and proper. But are you sure? There will always be a thread or two left hanging untouched. Being pretty…